Lake View, IA vs Wilton, IA

Lake View is moderately more affordable than Wilton, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Lake View scores 65 compared to 70 for Wilton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake View is $667/month compared to $829/month in Wilton — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake View is more affordable at $154,800 median vs $162,000.

Median household income in Lake View is $66,118 compared to $71,898 in Wilton (-8%). While Wilton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake View spend roughly 12.1% of their income on rent, less than the 13.8% in Wilton.

Climate-wise, Wilton is notably warmer with an average of 49.9°F compared to 46.8°F in Lake View. Wilton receives more rainfall at 36.2" per year compared to 26.8" in Lake View.